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When the Liver has been damaged through excessive alcohol consumption it produces large ammounts of a fluid that looks like pink milk.It is this that gives alcoholics a swollen abdomen and should be drained on a regular basis
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∙ 12y agoNo, but it can help reduce infection and help the injured forget how much pain they are in.
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Does rubbing alcohol and water work better than ice to relieve swelling?
Ice is the best thing for swelling. Not only does it help to reduce the amount of swelling but it also helps to prevent any more swelling from occurring. Rubbing alcohol is good for cleaning out an open would and reducing the chance of infection.
Will a topical antihistamine reduce swelling?
Assuming the swelling is due to an allergic reaction, antihistamines will help reduce the pain, swelling and itching associated with the release of histamine in the body following exposure to these agents. They will not help swelling from trauma.
How do you relieve spider bite itching?
Dab some rubbing alcohol on it. It will sting a little at first, but as it evaporates (quickly), it will remove the venom as well as reduce swelling & redness.
Does topical diclofenac reduce swelling?
yes
Can you use methyprednisolone for back pain?
Yes. This drug can be used to reduce the swelling of inflammatory origin in the spinal cord. It may reduce the swelling of ligamentum flavum.
How many days should you take ibuprofen to reduce swelling in an ankle injury?
Ibuprofen is for pain or fever. It will not reduce the swelling much from an injury, as that is not an inflammatory process.
Does marijuana help reduce swelling?
it can depending on what caused the swelling, if it is swelling because of a bacteria infection and the bacteria are Gram-positive (meaning they have a peptidoglycan cell wall) then yes it can reduce swelling. This is because marijuana is an anti bacterial only against Gram-positvie though.
What would ice do in first aid?
reduce the swelling
What is the purpose of Lymphedema pumps?
The purpose of a Lymphedema pump is to reduce pressure and swelling. The pumps aim to reduce pain and swelling, and can be purchased through many medical stores.
How do you reduce swelling after a root canal?
The swelling will be there due to the edema of the tissue,
How do you reduce swelling after a root?
I think you would put ice on it
Does ice reduce swelling?
Ice reduses swelling because it numbs the pain and when the pain is gone that means the swelling calms down and it heals
